Picture this: an owner who is unwilling or unable to care for his dog believes it would be the most compassionate act to relinquish him to a shelter for a new opportunity.
Sadly, that was not the case for this dog. He was heartlessly discarded from a vehicle and then his owner simply departed.
The unfortunate pup was heartbroken, but his fortune would soon improve as someone recognized his plight and sought assistance.
Ed’s New Family
Upon meeting his new family at a shelter in Texas, Ed was utterly hesitant to engage with them. Following the betrayal, he had lost trust in humans.
The personnel had informed them about Ed since he had been there for quite some time and it was time to secure a foster home.
His mother, Kelsey, shared with GeoBeats Animals: “When I arrived to meet him, he showed no signs of interest in me. He was growling from behind his kennel.”
Nevertheless, she was determined to offer him a chance, so she brought him home. Living in a house where she could care for dogs, she thought it would be an excellent environment for him.
Once he acclimated to the household, his demeanor shifted and he began to feel less fearful. Kelsey observed that his tail had been severed, and her heart ached for him.
Who can say how his prior owners had treated him? It must have been dreadful for him to endure such a life.
Ed was beginning to display a keen curiosity about everything and took great pleasure in running around the backyard.
Kelsey remarked: “He enjoys being out there. Then, in five minutes, he dug his way out, and I had to track him down in my neighborhood.”
Over time, their bond evolved, and Ed placed complete trust in his new foster mother.
This was when Kelsey resolved that this would be a foster fail. She adored this charming pup too much to part with him and let him go to another family in Texas.
Ed’s New Best Friends
When she opted to conduct a test to identify his breed, she was rather astonished by the findings.
It turns out he is a blend of Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Staffordshire Terrier, and even Toy Poodle, which Kelsey found quite amusing.
Due to his unique look, people often wondered if Ed’s mother was walking a ‘hog,’ which merely prompted laughter from her.
Eventually, she adopted a blind cat named Bruno. Ed and Bruno established a wonderful relationship and spent significant time together.
Despite his enjoyment of running and playing, Ed has changed greatly as he has aged. He has developed a preference for relaxing much more now.
Kelsey noticed one thing about him: he remained vigilant at all times, which she linked to his breed. He prefers when things go according to his wishes and can become upset when they do not.
While he is not innately trusting of strangers, he is always willing to give everyone a chance and attempt to forge new friendships. Ed is undeniably sweet.
Kelsey recounted: “He has stood by me through some of the darkest and most challenging periods in my life.”
As Ed ages, his family cherishes him deeply and will ensure that he relishes his life to the fullest.